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As it’s not an instantly recognisable word within the English language, you may be wondering where the word ‘Kumon’ comes from, and how the world’s leading supplementary education provider came to acquire its famous name.

Kumon is in fact named after its founder - Mr Toru Kumon. Whilst many Kumon students are familiar with his story, what’s perhaps less well-known is the extent to which Toru’s own philosophies on life are woven into the Kumon Method itself.

At Kumon, we’re often asked interesting questions about our logo: “How was it designed?”, “Where does the word ‘Kumon’ come from?”, and sometimes – “Is that a sad face in the ‘O’ of Kumon?”!

The Kumon logo carries a lot of meaning and in fact, all parts of it express the values that are important to our company and everyone who works at Kumon. If you’re curious to know more about the significance of the Kumon logo, read on.

The concept of ‘learning styles’ has drawn widespread interest within the field of education for a number of years. More recently, misconceptions, myths, and debates on the topic have become increasingly prevalent. So, what are learning styles, and how useful is it to focus on them within educational practice nowadays?

Is a total break from all studying over the summer really helpful?

Living in a time of Covid-19 has prompted new conversations and new perspectives on what’s actually important to us. For many, this time of reflection has led to a reconsideration of career choices. Perhaps the thought of returning to the corporate world is less than appealing, or maybe the dream of starting a business now feels more achievable. As lockdown measures gradually ease, many of us are taking the opportunity to explore the idea of a refreshing new start.